Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Horizon Glow |
| SKU | PPG1052-5 |
| Hex | #AD7171 |
| RGB | 173, 113, 113 |
| HSL | 0°, 27%, 56% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Horizon Glow
With an LRV of 22, Horizon Glow is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Horizon Glow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Horizon Glow within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AD7171 in HSL space. Pair Horizon Glow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Horizon Glow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Horizon Glow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Carley's Rose (SW 9002) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carley's Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Behr has no exact twin of Horizon Glow. The nearest is Tandoori Spice (PMD-81) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tandoori Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Burgundy Rose (1280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Horizon Glow without repainting risk. See the full Burgundy Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At Valspar, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Taffeta Darling (V079-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.2 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taffeta Darling swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Horizon Glow
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Horizon Glow is Horizon Glow (PPG1052-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Horizon Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Horizon Glow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Horizon Glow. The nearest is Aged Clay (305-5DB) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Mocha Mauve (HGSW 2034) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mocha Mauve swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Handmade Red (DE6026) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handmade Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 11.93). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Loggia (NO. 232), is clearly different (ΔE 7.08). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Loggia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Summer's Eve (0120) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer's Eve swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fresh Day (0092), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Horizon Glow without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (CA224), is clearly different (ΔE 8.48). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Horizon Glow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Horizon Glow is Maran Shell (BD60) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maran Shell swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 8.29). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Jolene (JOLENE), is clearly different (ΔE 8). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Jolene swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 8.27). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 29.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Horizon Glow — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 19.51). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1052-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Horizon Glow
Kompozit's nearest match is Fresh Day (0092), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Horizon Glow without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Day swatch →